Name: The Art of Appreciation: How to Implement Employer-based Recognition Programs
Start: 2025-06-10T10:00:00-0400
End: 2025-06-10T11:45:00-0400

Tuesday June 10, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am EDT

Cypress Room

This session is for public transit professionals who are interested in exploring the future of engagement and recognition for employer-based transportation benefits programs. Learning how recognition for organizations with great transportation options like transit passes or vanpool programs can speed up the adoption of effective strategies and provide a platform for national recognition. We will discuss how your agency can use recognition to attract and keep top talent, get valuable media exposure, and drive economic growth. Attendees will learn the basics of implementing an awards program through interactive activities and case studies

Speakers

Dahlia Singer

Program Manager, Florida Department of Transportation

Dahlia Singer is the Program Manager the Commuter Assistance program serving Florida Department of Transportation’s District One (D1). In this role, she works closely with D1 Transit Agencies, Economic Development Councils, Manufacturers Associations, Metropolitan Planning Organizations... Read More →

Sara Hendricks

Senior Research Associate, USF Center for Urban Transportation Research

Sara J. Hendricks, AICP, TDM-CP, is a Senior Research Associate at the Center for Urban Transportation Research, University of South Florida. Ms. Hendricks brings over 25 years of experience to her primary research interests in transportation demand management (TDM), growth management... Read More →

Julie Bond

Senior Research Associate, CUTR

Julie Bond is a Senior Research Associate at the University of South Florida's Center for Urban Transportation Research. She also serves as the Program Manager for Best Workplaces for Commuters, a national organization that recognizes employers with exceptional transportation options... Read More →